Thomas Dunn has over 20 years of experience in the power industry, with a focus on transmission services. Thomas began their career at Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) in 2000, starting as the Manager of Nepool Relations. Thomas then moved up to become the Director of Capital Projects in 2005 and later the Vice President for Transmission Services in 2010. In 2012, they joined VELCO as the Chief Operating Officer and eventually became the President and Chief Executive Officer in 2014.
Thomas Dunn attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy from 1979 to 1983, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering. Thomas pursued further education at the Boston College Carroll School of Management from 1990 to 1992, earning an MBA degree. In 2012, they completed an Executive Education program in Finance for Senior Executives at Harvard Business School.
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VELCO
Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider whose sights are set on creating a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model. Formed in 1956 when local Vermont utilities established the nation’s first “transmission only” company to access clean hydro power from New York, VELCO remains unique in two important ways: 1. our ownership comprises the state’s 17 distribution utilities and a public benefits corporation; and, 2. our for-profit status is structured to return cooperative-like value to our owners, their customers, and every Vermonter. VELCO’s system now includes: 740 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; a statewide emergency service radio system; and, a 1,600-mile fiber optic network that monitors and controls the electric system and helps to deliver broadband services to Vermonters. Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, VELCO employees strive to give Vermont’s utilities and their customers a reliable high-voltage grid, a strong unified voice on regional energy issues, and continued access to safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity.
